{"id":42094,"date":"2022-04-01T22:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T22:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42094"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"water-retention-on-your-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Retention On Your Period: Why It Happens And What You Can Do About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#What_Causes_Water_Retention_Before_Your_Period\" >What Causes Water Retention Before Your Period?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#1_Hormonal_Changes\" >1. Hormonal Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#2_Dietary_Changes\" >2. Dietary Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#3_Medications\" >3. Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#4_Appetite_Changes\" >4. Appetite Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#5_Stress\" >5. Stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#How_Long_Does_Water_Retention_Last\" >How Long Does Water Retention Last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#How_Many_Pounds_Of_Water_Can_You_Retain_Before_Your_Period\" >How Many Pounds Of Water Can You Retain Before Your Period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Which_Other_Premenopause_Symptoms_May_You_Experience\" >Which Other Premenopause Symptoms May You Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#How_To_Relieve_Premenstrual_Water_Retention\" >How To Relieve Premenstrual Water Retention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Eat_Less_Salt\" >Eat Less Salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Drink_More_Water\" >Drink More Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Drink_Herbal_Teas\" >Drink Herbal Teas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Take_A_Warm_Bath\" >Take A Warm Bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Wear_Loose_Comfortable_Clothes\" >Wear Loose, Comfortable Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Take_Supplements\" >Take Supplements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#Try_Acupuncture_Or_Massage\" >Try Acupuncture Or Massage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#When_To_See_A_Doctor\" >When To See A Doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-retention-on-your-period\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve probably felt it many times before\u2014that heavy, bloated feeling during your period. You might even feel like you&#8217;ve gained weight. It&#8217;s called water retention, and it&#8217;s a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premenstrual water retention happens one to two days before your period starts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ogi\/2011\/138451\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Most women worry about it when they see the scale creep up a few pounds. Good news, the weight gain is only temporary. Water retention goes away once your period starts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why you might retain water before your period. We&#8217;ll discuss them and offer some tips on how to relieve the bloating.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Water_Retention_Before_Your_Period\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Water Retention Before Your Period?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premenstrual water retention is likely caused by:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hormonal_Changes\"><\/span><strong>1. Hormonal Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal changes are the most common cause of water retention before your period. Just before your period starts, your body&#8217;s estrogen levels drop sharply. This can lead to fluid retention and bloating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drop in estrogen can also cause your body to retain salt (sodium), which can make you feel even more bloated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone is another hormone that can cause water retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/91\/10\/3981\/2656555#:~:text=Because%20progesterone%20inhibits%20aldosterone%20binding,9%2C%2012%2C%2017).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The level of this hormone rises after ovulation (about midway through your menstrual cycle). It is a benefit by helping prepare your body for pregnancy by thickening the lining of the uterus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK558960\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t become <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/should-you-work-out-on-your-period\/\">pregnant<\/a>, progesterone levels drop and estrogen levels rise again. This change in hormones can cause fluid retention and bloating a week or two before your period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dietary_Changes\"><\/span><strong>2. Dietary Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also retain water if you consume more salt than usual (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can happen if you eat a lot of processed foods (such as chips, pretzels, and frozen dinners) or if you add extra salt to your food. Too much salt can cause your body to hold onto water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Sex On Period: Pros, Cons, And Tips<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41997 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888-1024x576.png\" alt=\"water retention period\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5888.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Medications\"><\/span><strong>3. Medications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications can cause water retention, such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?contenttypeid=56&amp;contentid=DM300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone replacement therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antidepressants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Appetite_Changes\"><\/span><strong>4. Appetite Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your appetite may change just before your period. You might feel hungrier than usual or you might not feel like eating at all. These changes in appetite can cause weight gain or weight loss, which can also lead to water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may crave certain foods and feel the need to eat more of them. This is called premenstrual cravings. Common foods that women crave include chocolate, sweets, and carbs in general (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723319\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs cause your body to retain water, especially after exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19940093\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, if you&#8217;re eating more carbs than usual, you may be more likely to retain water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stress\"><\/span><strong>5. Stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress can also cause <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-changing-your-diet-change-your-period\/\">water retention<\/a>. When you&#8217;re stressed, your body releases hormones such as cortisol. These hormones can lead to fluid retention and weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2727271\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41478 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3706.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Water_Retention_Last\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does Water Retention Last?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water retention usually lasts for one to two days. It should go away once your period starts. If you&#8217;re still retaining water after your period, it could be a sign of a more serious problem, such as kidney disease or heart failure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK492988\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.807362\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you feel this applies to you, talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_Of_Water_Can_You_Retain_Before_Your_Period\"><\/span><strong>How Many Pounds Of Water Can You Retain Before Your Period?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women retain one to four pounds of water before their period. This can cause bloating and discomfort, but it&#8217;s usually nothing to worry about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Other_Premenopause_Symptoms_May_You_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Which Other Premenopause Symptoms May You Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMS is a group of symptoms that many women experience one to two weeks before their period. In addition to water retention, other common symptoms of PMS include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279265\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910-1024x576.png\" alt=\"water retention period\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Relieve_Premenstrual_Water_Retention\"><\/span><strong>How To Relieve Premenstrual Water Retention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several things you can do to relieve premenstrual <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/craving-salt-before-period\/\">water retention<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. This can also help relieve water retention by increasing blood circulation and reducing bloating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1402378\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Less_Salt\"><\/span><strong>Eat Less Salt<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting back on salt will likely reduce water retention. Avoid processed foods, such as chips, pretzels, and frozen dinners. And don&#8217;t add extra salt to your food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_More_Water\"><\/span><strong>Drink More Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking more water might seem counterintuitive, but it can help reduce water retention. When you&#8217;re properly hydrated, your body doesn&#8217;t need to hold onto as much water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jasn.asnjournals.org\/content\/19\/6\/1041\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Herbal_Teas\"><\/span><strong>Drink Herbal Teas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal teas can also help with water retention and other PMS symptoms. Some of the best teas for PMS relief include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ginger tea: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that can help relieve pain, cramps, and other symptoms associated with PMS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ecam\/2016\/6295737\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peppermint tea: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint has a soothing effect on the digestive system and can help relieve bloating, gas, and other digestive issues that can worsen during PMS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/apt.14519\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chamomile tea: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chamomile is a relaxant and can help reduce stress, anxiety, and irritability, all of which can be exacerbated during PMS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6970572\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dandelion tea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dandelion is a natural diuretic for reducing water retention and bloating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4979258\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green tea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Green tea is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to help reduce inflammation, which can help relieve symptoms of PMS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6500245\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1024x576.png\" alt=\"water retention period\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_A_Warm_Bath\"><\/span><strong>Take A Warm Bath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a warm bath can also help reduce bloating and water retention. Add a few drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil to your bathtub to further relax your muscles and reduce stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Yoga For Period Cramps: Does It Work?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_Loose_Comfortable_Clothes\"><\/span><strong>Wear Loose, Comfortable Clothes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing tight clothes can make you feel more bloated and uncomfortable. So, it&#8217;s important to wear loose, comfortable clothes when you&#8217;re experiencing premenstrual <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-period\/\">water retention<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Supplements\"><\/span><strong>Take Supplements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several supplements can help relieve PMS symptoms, such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6491313\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B6:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin B6 can help reduce bloating, water retention, and breast tenderness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Calcium can help reduce cramps, bloating, and fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnesium: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium can help reduce cramps, anxiety, and irritability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evening primrose oil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening primrose oil has been shown to reduce breast tenderness, cramps, and other symptoms associated with PMS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Acupuncture_Or_Massage\"><\/span><strong>Try Acupuncture Or Massage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture and massage can both help relieve stress and promote relaxation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/2013\/04\/ce-corner\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This, in turn should help reduce water retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Water_Retention_On_Your_Period\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_See_A_Doctor\"><\/span><strong>When To See A Doctor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water retention is a common symptom of PMS. However, if you&#8217;re experiencing severe water retention, it could be a sign of a more serious condition such as kidney disease or heart failure. It&#8217;s important to see a doctor if you&#8217;re retaining water to rule out any underlying medical conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water retention is a common symptom of PMS that can cause bloating, swelling, and weight gain. There are several things you can do to relieve premenstrual water retention, such as exercise, eating less salt, and drinking more water. 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You might even feel like you've gained weight. It's called water retention, and it's a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premenstrual water retention happens one to two days before your period starts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ogi\/2011\/138451\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Most women worry about it when they see the scale creep up a few pounds. Good news, the weight gain is only temporary. Water retention goes away once your period starts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why you might retain water before your period. We'll discuss them and offer some tips on how to relieve the bloating.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Causes Water Retention Before Your Period?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premenstrual water retention is likely caused by:<\/span>\r\n<h3><strong>1. Hormonal Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal changes are the most common cause of water retention before your period. Just before your period starts, your body's estrogen levels drop sharply. This can lead to fluid retention and bloating.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drop in estrogen can also cause your body to retain salt (sodium), which can make you feel even more bloated.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone is another hormone that can cause water retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/91\/10\/3981\/2656555#:~:text=Because%20progesterone%20inhibits%20aldosterone%20binding,9%2C%2012%2C%2017).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The level of this hormone rises after ovulation (about midway through your menstrual cycle). 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